ISTE Takeaways:What’s the Deal with Data—EdTech Research and Challenges

While districts understand the value of data, they often lack confidence in knowing what specific data to demand from EdTech providers. Michelle Barrett, Vice President of Research, Policy, and Impact at Edmentum talks about this issue as well as how her company can help. Edmentum follows a three-pronged research strategy focused on relevance, transparency, and rigor. They’ve innovated by transforming what were once bespoke district studies into the “ExactPath Impact Report”—an analytics tool built directly into their platform that helps all districts understand the relationship between student activities and outcomes. Have a listen: